From Finance to Food: A Daughter's Journey into Family Business

Kassidy Angelo, now 25, took an unexpected turn from her finance career to join her dad's restaurant venture.

A Change of Plans

• Initially studied American Studies, aiming for law school
• Ended up in finance, working at JPMorgan in Miami
• After two years, quit to partner with her dad in launching Daniel's Steakhouse in Fort Lauderdale

Family Business: A New Challenge

• Her dad, a seasoned restaurateur, offered her a chance to learn entrepreneurship firsthand
• Excited but worried about balancing father-daughter relationship with business partnership
• Set clear expectations to maintain their personal bond while building a professional one

The Perks and Challenges

• Perks: Spending quality time with her dad, who supports her in every way
• Challenges: Difficulty switching off from work during family time, as conversations often revolve around the business

Finance to Hospitality: A Smooth Transition

• Believes her finance background prepared her well for the restaurant industry
• Gained confidence working with senior management at JPMorgan, which helped her take charge at the restaurant

Finding Fulfillment

• Despite the long hours and working on holidays, Kassidy feels fulfilled
• Found her calling in hospitality and enjoys mentoring her team
• Doesn't rule out returning to finance but is happy with her current path

A Rewarding Journey

• Her story shows that taking risks and working with family can be rewarding, even if it means stepping into the unknown